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Artifacts such as a policeman’s night stick and badge that were handed down in the family were helpful in determining the occupation of an ancestor with a common name. Knowing the occupation of the policeman made it possible to identify him in city directories, newspaper stories, and census records. Courtesy of Loretto Szucs.

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Artifacts such as a policeman’s night stick and badge that were handed down in the family were helpful in determining the occupation of an ancestor with a common name. Knowing the occupation of the policeman made it possible to identify him in city dire